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The Merz Trio has established itself at the forefront of the U.S. chamber music scene, with debuts in the 2022–23 season at Carnegie Hall, Amsterdam Royal Concertgebouw, Chamber Music Houston, Chamber Music Detroit, and Minnesota's Schubert Club, among others. Winners of the Naumburg, Concert Artists Guild, Fischoff, and Chesapeake competitions, the members have been lauded for their “stunning virtuosity... fresh and surprising interpretations” (Reading Eagle) and “perfection of intonation and ensemble” (Hudson Review).

Merz Trio

Tippet Rise Art Center

The Curtis Institute of Music honors distinguished composition faculty member Richard Danielpour in a celebratory evening of new work by the Grammy Award winner. Praised as “an outstanding composer for any time” (New York Daily News), Danielpour is one of the most sought-after and recorded American composers of his generation. These striking pieces capture three unique facets of his singular compositional voice.  

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Music of Richard Danielpour

Curtis Institute of Music

Under the baton of conductor Osmo Vänskä, former music director of the Minnesota Orchestra, the Curtis Symphony Orchestra presents neoclassical composer, pianist, and conductor Julia Perry’s dynamic Study for Orchestra (originally titled A Short Piece for Orchestra when it premiered in Turin, Italy, in 1952). This fiercely raucous, high-octane work shifts gears between intensely dramatic moments reminiscent of a menacing Bernard Hermann film score and quiet, poetic passages. In 1965, Perry’s energetic piece made history as the first work by a woman of color to be performed and recorded by the New York Philharmonic and only the third by a female composer.

Perry, Schumann, and Mahler

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

String Masters Series welcomes violist Hsin-Yun Huang, top prize winner of the Lionel Tertis and ARD international competitions and current faculty member at the Juilliard School and the Curtis Institute of Music. Huang will be joined by pianist Amy Yang, winner of the Kosciuszko Foundation's Chopin Piano Competition and current faculty member at the Curtis Institute of Music.

Artistry in Action: String Masters Series—Hsin-Yun Huang, Viola

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Curtis Institute of Music students perform over 100 free recitals during the semester, held on most Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. Admission requires advance registration and is complimentary.

Violin, Viola, and Piano

Lauded for the elegance and power of his playing, Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Oboe Philippe Tondre debuts on our series in the company of two Philadelphia favorites: Roberto Díaz—the President and CEO of the Curtis Institute of Music and former principal violist of the Philadelphia Orchestra—and pianist Amy Yang, a “jaw-dropping pianist who [steals] the show… with effortless finesse” (Washington Post).

Philippe Tondre, oboe; Roberto Díaz, viola & Amy Yang, piano

American Philosophical Society

Join us for an exquisite musical journey at The Chapel Restoration, a Hudson Valley Historic and Cultural Landmark, with the Sunday Music Series featuring the incredibly talented Amy Yang on piano. This special performance is scheduled for November 17, 2024, at 4 p.m., promising an afternoon filled with the mesmerizing compositions of Rameau, Scarlatti, Robert & Clara Schumann, and Tessa Lark.

Amy Yang, hailed by the Washington Post as a "jaw-dropping pianist who steals the show with effortless finesse," is not only a celebrated soloist but also a chamber musician, pedagogue, and administrator. Her recent engagements have taken her to prestigious venues and festivals across the globe, showcasing her versatility and passion for music. In April 2023, she captivated audiences with Schumann’s Piano Concerto alongside the Curtis Symphony Orchestra under Osmo Vänskä and premiered Richard Danielpour’s Four Portraits for solo piano, marking her as a pivotal figure in contemporary classical music.

This event at The Chapel Restoration, located at 45 Market Street, Cold Spring, New York, offers a unique opportunity to experience Amy Yang's extraordinary talent in an intimate and historic setting. Whether you are a long-time classical music enthusiast or new to the genre, this performance is sure to leave a lasting impression.

For more information and to add this event to your calendar, please visit The Chapel Restoration's official website. Don't miss this unforgettable musical experience in the heart of the Hudson Valley.

SUNDAY MUSIC SERIES 2024 Concert 7

The Chapel Restoration

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of classical music at Union College's Memorial Chapel in Schenectady, NY, on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Capital Region Classical is proud to present the extraordinary talents of violinist Alexi Kenney and fortepianist Amy Yang in a rare and captivating program featuring Schumann’s complete violin sonatas. This performance, set against the backdrop of the historic Memorial Chapel, promises to be a profound musical journey through the A-minor Sonata, Op. 105, the D-minor Sonata, Op. 121, and the A-minor Sonata, WoO 2, all brought to life on historical keyboard and violin.

Alexi Kenney, celebrated for his innovative approach to classical music and his enchanting performances, returns to captivate our audience once again. Having received prestigious awards such as the Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award, Kenney's career spans solo appearances with major orchestras, chamber music, and groundbreaking solo projects. Amy Yang, a pianist of exceptional artistry and the Associate Dean of Piano Studies at the Curtis Institute of Music, joins him. Known for her dynamic performances and collaborative spirit, Yang's musicianship adds depth and brilliance to this duo.

The concert will last approximately 2 hours, with general admission seating. Doors open 45 minutes before the concert begins, ensuring ample time for all attendees to find their seats. In a generous offer, all kids and college students will be admitted free at the door, making this an excellent opportunity for young music enthusiasts to experience classical music live.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness two of the most compelling musicians of our time perform together in a program that promises not only to showcase their incredible talents but also to provide a deep and moving exploration of Schumann's works. Tickets are available now, but with only 792 seats in stock, early purchase is recommended to secure your place at this not-to-be-missed event.

Alexi Kenney, violin Amy Yang, fortepiano Union College

Union College

Today’s Stars, Tomorrow’s Legends: Catch ascendant soloists in their Davies Symphony Hall recital debuts.

Tessa Lark

Davies Symphony Hall

Paul Huang was a recipient of a 2015 Avery Fisher Career Grant and a 2017 Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists. Huang makes recent and forthcoming appearances with the Mariinsky Orchestra with Valery Gergiev, Detroit Symphony with Leonard Slatkin, Houston Symphony with Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Rotterdam Philharmonic with Lahav Shani, Seoul Philharmonic with Markus Stenz, and return to the National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan as its artist-in-residence. A frequent guest artist at music festivals worldwide, he recently stepped in for Anne-Sophie Mutter at Bravo! Vail Music Festival playing Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 with Chamber Orchestra Vienna-Berlin as well as recital debuts at the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland and Aspen Music Festival, both to critical acclaim. He is an artist member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and plays on the legendary 1742 ex-Wieniawski Guarneri del Gesù on loan through the Stradivari Society of Chicago.

PAUL HUANG, violin DANBI UM, violin AMY YANG, piano

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Hailed as “entrancing” (BBC Music Magazine) and “artists in the deepest sense of the word” (CutCommon), Merz Trio – winners of the Naumburg, Concert Artists Guild, Fischoff and Chesapeake Competitions – are known for their inventive programming. Join Merz Trio as they search for song in night’s darkness. Beginning with the 12th century chants spun by Hildegard von Bingen in her solitary monastic cell, explore melody sung into and for the night, weaving together a musical conversation that joins the voices of Purcell, Schumann, Alma Mahler, Brahms and Zemlinsky, and into the twentieth century with Thelonious Monk’s poignantly lonely ode to a dark hour.

Amy Yang

Pianist

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 17, 2024

SUNDAY MUSIC SERIES 2024 Concert 7 · Chapel Restoration

Dec 1, 2024

Alexi Kenney, violin Amy Yang, fortepiano Union College · Capital Region Classical

Feb 19, 2025

Tessa Lark · San Francisco Symphony

Mar 2, 2025

PAUL HUANG, violin DANBI UM, violin AMY YANG, piano · Chamber Music San Francisco

Mar 31, 2025

Merz Trio: Night Songs · Dacamera

Past events

Sep 16, 2023

Merz Trio · Tippet Rise Art Center

Apr 19, 2023

Music of Richard Danielpour · Curtis Institute of Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Piano Trio No. 1 by Shostakovich

Tippet Rise Art Center

Piano in Piano Trio No. 2 by Brahms

Tippet Rise Art Center

Piano in Piano Trio No. 2 by Schumann

Dacamera

Piano in 3 Romanzen by Schumann

Curtis Institute of Music

Piano in Four Portraits (world premiere) by Danielpour

Curtis Institute of Music

Piano in Piano Trio by Korngold

Tippet Rise Art Center

Piano in Schumann Violin Sonatas by Schumann

Capital Region Classical

Piano in Piano Trio No. 1 by Brahms

Dacamera

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